The Tall Target
"You'll never see the target till the very end!"
Originally released in 1951. The Tall Target is a thriller/history film. directed by Anthony Mann. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dick Powell, Paula Raymond, and Adolphe Menjou
Synopsis
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (42 votes)
Budget
$966K
Production budget
Box Office
$620K
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dick Powell
as John Kennedy
Paula Raymond
as Ginny Beaufort
Adolphe Menjou
as Caleb Jeffers
Marshall Thompson
as Lance Beaufort
Ruby Dee
as Rachel
Richard Rober
as Lt. Coulter
Leif Erickson
as Stranger
Will Geer
as Homer Crowley
Florence Bates
as Mrs. Charlotte Alsop
Erville Alderson
as Minister (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $966,000
- Revenue
- $620,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tall Target about?
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
Who directed The Tall Target?
The Tall Target was directed by Anthony Mann.
How long is The Tall Target?
The Tall Target has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Tall Target released?
The Tall Target was released on August 17, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tall Target?
The main cast of The Tall Target includes Dick Powell, Paula Raymond, Adolphe Menjou, Marshall Thompson, Ruby Dee.